Rakheem

This exceptional oudh oil bears the name Rakheem—a term rooted in Arabic, evoking smoothness, dignity, certainty, and assurance. The name reflects both the character of the oil and the journey it has taken: from the wild heart of Prachin to years of careful aging, culminating in a fragrance that is poised, noble, and resolute.

Rakheem is not merely a name—it is a reflection of the oil’s spirit. It captures the sense of calm authority that comes only with time, patience, and expert care.

Among the world’s most revered aromatic treasures oudh holds an almost mythical status. Within this olfactory kingdom, wild Prachin oudh has become one of the rare and coveted varieties. Sourced from the dense, biodiverse jungles of Prachinburi in eastern Thailand, wild Prachin oudh is increasingly scarce due to limited natural availability and strict conservation laws. Its rarity, complexity, and cultural heritage make it a prized possession among connoisseurs and perfumers alike. The majority of what comes from Thailand these days in the form of oudh is plantation oudh.

Rakheem is harvested from naturally infected Aquilaria crassna trees. Unlike cultivated or artificially inoculated agarwood, wild specimens develop over decades, with the heartwood accumulating rich oleoresin under the influence of natural environmental stressors. The result is a highly complex and potent aromatic profile that cannot be replicated synthetically or even through plantation-grown agarwood.

Rakheem brings for the scent of Prachin oudh and it is instantly recognizable for its brightness and clarity. Unlike the darker, barnyard-forward profiles of some Indian or Cambodian oudh oils, Prachin’s signature is cleaner, often featuring fresh citrus, marine, and green notes, underpinned by a warm, resinous heart and a smooth, woody base.

Post-distillation, the oil underwent a meticulous aging process—an essential phase that allows volatile compounds to settle, coalesce, and mature, giving rise to a harmonious and multidimensional aroma.

Rakheem has been aged for four years using the Al Shareef aging methodology, a proprietary approach that blends traditional Eastern techniques with modern scientific precision. This method involves controlled temperature and airflow, aging in specialized glass vessels, and frequent olfactory monitoring to ensure the oil’s natural evolution is guided, never rushed.

Over time, the sharpness of the top notes softens, the heart deepens, and new layers of aromatic complexity unfold. This aging process enhanced Rakheem’s identity, bringing forth the smoothness and dignity embodied in its name.

Rakheem opens with a piercing lemongrass brightness, like a blade of light cutting through coastal morning mist. There’s a distinct freshness—an ocean breeze clarity—layered with subtle green tones and wild citrus zest that awaken the senses.

As the composition develops, the heart reveals a resinous warmth, with nuances of ambered sap, sun-dried herbs, and the fleeting sweetness of ripe tropical fruit—mango skin, lychee, and citrus peel. This heart stage evokes both vibrancy and poise, like the calm intensity of nature before a summer rain.

The drydown is where Rakheem fully claims its name. It settles into a smooth, woody base—silken like aged sandalwood, with accents of vetiver, dark fruit, and a whisper of fermented fig and black currant. It lingers with grace, leaving behind an assured and meditative presence on the skin.

Today producing oudh oil from wild Prachin wood is a rare and arduous endeavor. To then age such an oil for four years under Al Shareef’s elite methodology elevates it to the level of olfactory art. Rakheem is not mass-produced, nor is it easily replaced. It is a unique expression of place, time, and craftsmanship.

As global demand grows and natural supplies dwindle, aged wild oudh oils like Rakheem are increasingly seen as both spiritual treasures and collectibles. To possess Rakheem is to hold something ancient, pure, and beautifully certain.